Michael Sgarbossa Signs With Swiss League's HC Lugano

Mike Sgarbossa signs with HC Lugano of Swiss National League, ending tenure with Hershey Bears: ‘It was a difficult [decision]’

HERSHEY, PA — Mike Sgarbossa’s run with the Hershey Bears is officially over. Friday, HC Lugano of the Swiss National League announced they signed Sgarbossa to a two-year contract. Sgarbossa is the North American hockey player to sign with HC Lugano this month, joining former Capitals defenseman Connor Carrick. View this post on Instagram “Mike Sgarbossa is a playmaking center with great experience,” HC Lugano general manager Janick Steinmann …

Michael Sgarbossa Signs With Swiss League's HC Lugano

Forward Michael Sgarbossa has signed a two-year deal with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League, per a club announcement. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after completing his two-year, two-way deal with the Capitals. Sgarbossa, 33 in July, has carved out a lengthy pro career as an AHL mainstay and frequent call-up option despite going undrafted. He got his first NHL look with the Avalanche back in the 2012-13 season an…